Alcaraz Eliminated as Medvedev Sets Up Final Against Sinner at Indian Wells
Daniil Medvedev defeated top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz to advance and set up an evening final against Jannik Sinner at the BNP Paribas Open on March 15, while earlier in the day's action, third-ranked Italian star Daniil Zverev was eliminated by his compatriot. The match between Medvedev (2) and Alcaraz ended with a significant upset for Russia as it marked Carlos' first loss of the year at Indian Wells; meanwhile Sinner secured victory over fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev in just 1 hour, 3 minutes to reach this championship final on his maiden attempt.
Key Points
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1Jannik Sinner defeated fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev to reach his first BNP Paribas Open final.
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2Daniil Medvedav upset top-seed Carlos Alcaraz, handing him the player's first loss of 2019 at Indian Wells. The match ended with a scoreline that favored both players equally.
Developments
Perspectives
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to reach his first BNP Paribas Open championship match, where he could face either rival Carlos Alcaraz or Daniil Medvedev.
— [Mar 14, 20:56] SkysportsDaniil Medvedev handed top-seeded player and world number one in the ATP rankings his first loss of this year to reach a final match against Jannik Sinner at Indian Wells after beating Carlos Alcaraz.
— [Mar 14, Mar.05] Deccanchronicle"SINNER made quick work OF ZVEREV BEATING HIM IN ONE HOUR AND TWENTY THREE MINUTES"
— [MAR 28:39] SiftrssDaniil Medvedev advanced past Carlos Alcaraz with a victory that ended the Spaniard's year-long unbeaten streak, setting up an Indian Wells final against Jannik Sinner who defeated Alexander Zverev in 93 minutes. In women's doubles action at the same tournament, Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova secured their first title of the event by defeating Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic over two sets.